Getting Started with Machinechat

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Introduction

The SparkFun OpenLog Artemis (without IMU) is an open source data logger that comes preprogrammed to automatically log GPS, serial data, and various pressure, humidity, and distance data as well as the ability to expand out to any number of our Qwiic sensors. This makes it ideal for data collection, but what about data display? In comes Machinechat and JEDI One!

Machinechat's JEDI One provides an easy-to-use, customizable, one stop dashboard solution for IoT data collection, transformation, visualization, and reporting. Built-in HTTP and TCP servers allow you to start collecting data from sensors and devices in minutes, and custom plug-ins allow you to collect data from virtually any sensor or device. In addition, a fully integrated and self-contained MQTT broker makes it easy to integrate any MQTT based device or sensor. No need to set up a separate broker or use Azure or AWS for MQTT. Just configure and go!

Required Materials

To get started, you really only need the SparkFun OpenLog Artemis (without IMU) and a Jedi One License, but you can also get going with any of these kits:

SparkFun OpenLog Data Collector with Machinechat - Air Quality Monitoring

SparkFun OpenLog Data Collector with Machinechat - Air Quality Monitoring

KIT-20684
$149.95
SparkFun OpenLog Data Collector with Machinechat - Environmental Monitoring

SparkFun OpenLog Data Collector with Machinechat - Environmental Monitoring

KIT-20683
$144.95
SparkFun OpenLog Data Collector with Machinechat - Base Kit

SparkFun OpenLog Data Collector with Machinechat - Base Kit

KIT-20673
$124.95

Suggested Reading

If you aren't familiar with the Qwiic system, we recommend reading here for an overview.

Qwiic Connect System

We would also recommend taking a look at the following tutorials if you aren't familiar with them. Depending on which kit you have, or which Qwiic board(s) you are planning to use, you may want to read through their respective Hookup Guides as well.

I2C

An introduction to I2C, one of the main embedded communications protocols in use today.

Connectivity of the Internet of Things

An overview of the different protocols that can be used for the development of Internet of Things (IoT)-based projects.

Introduction to MQTT

An introduction to MQTT, one of the main communication protocols used with the Internet of Things (IoT).

OpenLog Artemis Hookup Guide

How to use and re-program the OpenLog Artemis, an open source datalogger. The OLA comes preprogrammed to automatically log data. The OLA can also record serial data, analog voltages, or readings from external Qwiic-enabled I2C devices. Some of these Qwiic-enabled devices include GPS/GNSS modules, pressure, altitude, humidity, temperature, air quality, environment, distance, and weight sensors.